Neville John
The two Bunnings BBQ fundraising events held on 11 April raised a combined $4,300 toward project activities. The next BBQ dates are Port Melbourne – Sunday 3rd May and Collingwood - Saturday 16th May.
The 2026 Winter Sleeping Bag Appeal is heading into its final stage before winding up on 30 April. There is still time for donations per the call out information in the bulletin. So far approximately 150 sleeping bags have been distributed between Youth Projects and St Mary’s House of Welcome, and we hope to reach over 200 by end of April. Heartfelt thanks from both organisations were conveyed for the donations received so far.
Rohan Williams
Following the Paul Harris Breakfast event last November, a review was conducted of the event noting that the purpose of the breakfast has always been to raise funds for The Rotary Foundation (TRF). The conclusion reached was that in its present form, the event is not sustainable for various reasons, and that RCM should identify alternate ways to raise funds for TRF. Examples of alternative options and more background information will be included in an email to all members that will be sent following the meeting. Consequently, the Board agreed to retire the breakfast event. However, in recognition of the importance of TRF to Rotary Clubs, the Board will mobilise resources who will identify alternate sources of funds at least equivalent in amount to RCM’s existing financial contribution.
The two Bunnings BBQ fundraising events held on 11 April raised a combined $4,300 toward project activities. The next BBQ dates are Port Melbourne – Sunday 3rd May and Collingwood - Saturday 16th May.
The 2026 Winter Sleeping Bag Appeal is heading into its final stage before winding up on 30 April. There is still time for donations per the call out information in the bulletin. So far approximately 150 sleeping bags have been distributed between Youth Projects and St Mary’s House of Welcome, and we hope to reach over 200 by end of April. Heartfelt thanks from both organisations were conveyed for the donations received so far.
Rohan Williams
Following the Paul Harris Breakfast event last November, a review was conducted of the event noting that the purpose of the breakfast has always been to raise funds for The Rotary Foundation (TRF). The conclusion reached was that in its present form, the event is not sustainable for various reasons, and that RCM should identify alternate ways to raise funds for TRF. Examples of alternative options and more background information will be included in an email to all members that will be sent following the meeting. Consequently, the Board agreed to retire the breakfast event. However, in recognition of the importance of TRF to Rotary Clubs, the Board will mobilise resources who will identify alternate sources of funds at least equivalent in amount to RCM’s existing financial contribution.
The guest speaker for next meeting on 5th May will be Matthew Shawcross, Principal of Sacred Heart School, Fitzroy, which has a diverse multi-cultural student population. Sacred Heart receive in-kind support mainly in the form of clothing and footwear that is made available through the Community Service Committee Members.